Auditions for the play:
The Metamorphoses Project
Written by Andrew Berns and André Megerdichian
Directed by André Megerdichian and Andrew Berns
Performance Dates: February 12-14, 2026
will be held
Monday, October 6
6pm-9pm
Location
Band/Dance Facility, Studio 102
324 Sumter St
Audition Requirements
- Prepare one 1–2 minute contemporary or classical monologue.
- Bring your headshot and résumé if available.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for movement.
To audition:
- Sign up for an audition time
- Fill out an audition form (you will be required to sign in to your university Microsoft account)
Contact
Bring any questions to auditions/callbacks or email the directors in advance:
Marybeth Gorman Craig – gormanm@mailbox.sc.edu
Lauren Wilson – LW63@mailbox.sc.edu
Dustin Whitehead – DW27@mailbox.sc.edu
André Megerdichian – megerdia@mailbox.sc.edu
About the Production
Orpheus, a jaded legend with an axe to grind, reexamines love, devotion, and art by retelling the myths that shaped him. Through biting stories of gods and mortals, he confronts his own bitterness — and ultimately discovers that when we let go of ego, art becomes transcendent, and so do we.
A combined Theatre and Dance event featuring 3–6 actors and 20 dancers, The Metamorphoses Project will include live music performed by renowned oud and classical guitar player Amos Hoffman, accompanied by mandolin and percussion.
Initially inspired by the collaborative work of Kate Joyce and Andrew Berns: Metamorphoses (Special Problems Press, 2021).
Production Details
Rehearsals Begin: January 12, 2026
Performances: February 12–14, 2026
NOTE: Rehearsals for this production will take place Monday - Friday between 3pm and 5:30pm.
Content Notes
This play contains profanity and references to sexual and physical assault.
All theatrical intimacy will be choreographed within actor boundaries and in collaboration
with the cast, director, and intimacy director.
Casting Breakdown
All roles are open to actors of any race, gender, or identity.
Orpheus – A jaded legend with an axe to grind. Bitter, biting, witty, and charismatic.
Acting Ensemble – Up to five performers. The ensemble will shape the story through movement, heightened
language, and contemporary text.
Theatre South Carolina embraces non-traditional casting and encourages the casting of ethnic minority actors, female actors, and physically-challenged actors where possible. Individual show directors, together with the artistic director and the acting faculty, make all casting decisions. While some parts may be cast before auditions, that is always the case with guest actors.